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  • Russian Assets Plan Fails, Hungary Vetoes Ukraine Loan

    By Ifunanya | February 26, 2026 | Comments Off on Russian Assets Plan Fails, Hungary Vetoes Ukraine Loan

    Germany has definitively ruled out the seizure of frozen Russian sovereign assets to finance Ukraine, announcing the issue is closed within the EU and shifting focus to a new loan-based funding mechanism. German Foreign Minister […]

  • Nigeria 2025 Licensing Round Pre-Qualification Closes Feb 27

    By Ifunanya | February 26, 2026 | Comments Off on Nigeria 2025 Licensing Round Pre-Qualification Closes Feb 27

    The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced that the registration and submission period for Pre-Qualification applications under the Nigeria 2025 Licensing Round will close at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, February 27. The directive, […]

  • INEC Conducts Mock Trial for BVAS Validation in FCT

    By Ifunanya | February 26, 2026 | Comments Off on INEC Conducts Mock Trial for BVAS Validation in FCT

    Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has completed a mock trial of updated software for its Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) in 289 polling units across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), a step aimed at […]

  • Ajaokuta Free Trade Zone License Secured for Steel Revival

    By Ifunanya | February 26, 2026 | Comments Off on Ajaokuta Free Trade Zone License Secured for Steel Revival

    Kogi State has obtained final licensing for the Ajaokuta Economic City Free Trade Zone, a major step in Nigeria’s long-stalled efforts to revive its steel industry and exploit solid mineral resources. The licence, presented to […]

  • Ronaldo Buys Stake in Spanish Second-Division Almeria

    By Ifunanya | February 26, 2026 | Comments Off on Ronaldo Buys Stake in Spanish Second-Division Almeria

    Cristiano Ronaldo has acquired a 25 per cent stake in Spanish second-division club UD Almería, marking a significant expansion of his involvement in football club ownership. The investment was made through his sports holding company, […]

  • UniCross Strike Over Unpaid Salaries Threatens Exams

    By Ifunanya | February 26, 2026 | Comments Off on UniCross Strike Over Unpaid Salaries Threatens Exams

    Operations at the University of Cross River State (UniCross) were disrupted on Thursday when four staff unions collectively shut down offices across the institution, protesting the non-payment of salaries for January and February 2026. The […]

  • APC Claims ADC Is Its Own Nemesis in Edo Shooting Incident

    By Ifunanya | February 26, 2026 | Comments Off on APC Claims ADC Is Its Own Nemesis in Edo Shooting Incident

    The All Progressives Congress (APC) has rebuked the African Democratic Congress (ADC), asserting that the smaller party is responsible for its own political struggles. The confrontation stems from ADC’s allegations that the APC was involved […]

  • Rubaya Drone Strike Kills M23 Willy Ngoma, Misses Commander

    By Ifunanya | February 26, 2026 | Comments Off on Rubaya Drone Strike Kills M23 Willy Ngoma, Misses Commander

    A Congolese military drone strike targeting the M23 rebel movement in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo killed the group’s military spokesperson, Willy Ngoma, and at least nine other civilians on 24 February, while its top […]

  • Drone Strike on Rubaya Kills M23 Spokesperson, Nine Others

    By Ifunanya | February 26, 2026 | Comments Off on Drone Strike on Rubaya Kills M23 Spokesperson, Nine Others

    A drone strike by Congolese armed forces on the strategic Rubaya mining hub in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on 24 February killed M23 rebel military spokesperson Willy Ngoma and at least nine other individuals, […]

  • Bayelsa Deputy Governor Akpe: Service Over Lobbying

    By Ifunanya | February 26, 2026 | Comments Off on Bayelsa Deputy Governor Akpe: Service Over Lobbying

    Bayelsa Deputy Governor Denies Lobbying for Appointment, Credits Divine Intervention YENAGOA, Nigeria – The newly appointed Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Pastor Peter Akpe, has explicitly stated he did not lobby for the position following […]

  • Stellantis $26B Loss: EV Demand Slump Forces Gas Shift

    By Ifunanya | February 26, 2026 | Comments Off on Stellantis $26B Loss: EV Demand Slump Forces Gas Shift

    Stellantis, the automaker behind Jeep, Fiat, and other brands, reported a net loss of 22.3 billion euros ($26.3 billion) for 2024, a sharp reversal attributed to overestimating electric vehicle demand and a strategic pivot back […]

  • IMF: US $38T Debt Risks Global Economy, Urges Deficit Cut

    By Ifunanya | February 26, 2026 | Comments Off on IMF: US $38T Debt Risks Global Economy, Urges Deficit Cut

    The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that U.S. public debt will reach 140% of the nation’s GDP by 2031 under current fiscal policies, highlighting significant risks for both the American and global economies. The […]

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